Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Goorsha
910 W Main StFantastic Ethiopian food.
Thai Spoon
3808 Guess RdUnpretentious but delicious Thai food.
The Parlour
117 Market StGreat ice cream shop.
Guanajuato
2103 N Roxboro StBest real Mexican food in Durham.
Dashi
415 E Chapel Hill StRamen noodles downtown!
M Sushi
311 Holland StOn the pricier side, but incredible place for sushi.
Saigon Grill
2929 N Roxboro StWithin walking distance, great Pho... but not consistently open, so check before going!
Pretty good Mexican food within walking distance. I like getting the huaraches.
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Super Taqueria
2842 N Roxboro StPretty good Mexican food within walking distance. I like getting the huaraches.
Vine Sushi & Thai
607 Broad StBest value sushi.
Parks & Nature
Great place for hiking, picnics, and swimming in the river. Check out the working mill!
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West Point ku-Eno
5101 N Roxboro StGreat place for hiking, picnics, and swimming in the river. Check out the working mill!
Arts & Culture
Duke's art museum is a very pleasant place to go check out an exhibition. Check out their web page for special events.
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Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus DriveDuke's art museum is a very pleasant place to go check out an exhibition. Check out their web page for special events.
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StCheck out the gallery of the 21c Hotel.
Essentials
Compare Foods
2000 Avondale DrGreat place to get Mexican grocery items and fresh produce.
Kroger
3457 Hillsborough RdOpen 24 hours.
King's Supermarket
305 E Club BlvdSmall, family-owned grocery store featuring local foods.
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StDurham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StA good local alternative to Whole Foods.
Walgreens
1505 Broad StPharmacy and drugstore.
Entertainment & Activities
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StIndie movies, concerts, and shows.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably one of the only remaining dive bars in Durham. Very gay friendly, great place to watch shows. Everything from rock and roll to karaoke to drag shows to hip hop, depending on the night.
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The Pinhook
117 W Main StProbably one of the only remaining dive bars in Durham. Very gay friendly, great place to watch shows. Everything from rock and roll to karaoke to drag shows to hip hop, depending on the night.
Kotuku Surf Club
703 Rigsbee AvePretty laid back. Good outdoor seating. Bocce ball.
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee AveExcellent sound, great venue to catch a show.